A place where belly dancers of all proficiencies perform in a friendly, cozy setting. Our periodic “Theme” nights feature interesting variations on middle eastern dance. We meet at:
Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.434.1182
DANCERs interested in performing at Shimmyshowcase, or anyone who would like to be on our email list, contact us at:
Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com

Shimmyshowcase 15th Anniversary Celebration March 17th, 2018

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Now in its 16th year, Shimmyshowcase in Long Beach continues to provide a place where all dancers, regardless of proficiency, can perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance.

Shimmyshowcase encourages all dancers from beginners to seasoned performers to sign up and perform for us! For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DANCERS—Please read our upcoming schedule below for performance openings.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia, Draca, Ibn Fadlan (aka Richie) and Ilana. We hope you will come to Viento y Agua to help Shimmyshowcase’s favorite Sagittarius celebrate her special day and end our Shimmyshowcase year on a grand note. Please be sure to come early and stop at Viento y Agua’s counter to grab a healthy light dinner and beverage so you don’t miss any of the show. Following the performances, there will be tasty cupcakes for all to enjoy!

December 25 –NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

January 1 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions. Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca. Joining them will be Beach Bellies with Meredith, Jade and our newest male dancer, Ignacio! As if that stellar lineup isn’t enough, special guest dancer, the fabulous Feiruz, will be adding her sparkle to this Shimmyshowcase! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see her amazing mastery of dance orientale during her brief visit to So CA. Come early for a healthy veggie sandwich from Viento y Agua to eat while enjoying fabulous dance performances by these great artists; then stay afterward to indulge in birthday cake!

January 22 – Ilana will be your Shimmyshowcase coordinator this evening, and she welcomes guest dancers Dalilah, Rima and Jayel.

January 29 – Amber hosts this Shimmyshowcase and welcomes newcomer Ingrid to the Viento y Agua stage. We have room for more dancers, so if you would like to perform on this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.